Bernice King, CEO of The King Center, warned that decades of progress in reducing housing inequities are at risk due to the Trump administration's cuts in funding for non-profits handling housing discrimination complaints, reaffirming a legacy rooted in civil rights and economic equality.

The King Center, in collaboration with Microsoft and Spotify, has launched the 'ReThink: The Special Series' podcast. The series features young adult college students engaging with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., addressing issues such as racism, militarism, and poverty through educational programming and nonviolence philosophy.

The King Center, in collaboration with Microsoft and Spotify, has launched 'ReThink: The Special Series', a podcast initiative designed to engage young adults in discussions on nonviolence, racism, militarism, and poverty, thereby promoting the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and progressive social change.

Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, issued a statement on October 12, 2023 condemning the violence in Israel and Gaza. In her remarks, she decried the tragic loss of lives on both sides, cautioned against rhetoric that minimizes suffering, and called on political, civic, and faith leaders to work for true peace and reconciliation.

The King Center, led by Bernice King, has publicly supported a referendum on the controversial Cop City police training complex in Atlanta. The organization criticizes local leadership for ignoring community opposition and aligns with civil rights groups like the ACLU and NAACP in its call for a public vote to potentially halt the project.

The King Center, alongside its community partners, is urging the Atlanta City Council to hold a public referendum on the $90M+ Public Safety Training Center. In response to decisions to lease public green space in a historically Black neighborhood and to allocate significant public funds to the Atlanta Police Foundation without adequate democratic participation, the organization calls for a transparent, equitable process that truly reflects the will of Atlanta’s residents.

The King Center publicly criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing legislation ending diversity, equity, and inclusion funding for colleges and universities. This stance is part of its broader mission to promote nonviolent social change, critical race theory, and social justice.